Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for providing autorotative enhancement for helicopters (120) using an autorotative assist unit (110) coupled to the transmission (102) of the helicopter (120). Methods of utilizing an autorotative assist unit (110) as well as retrofitting an autorotative assist unit (110) to an existing helicopter (120) are also disclosed. By employing an autorotative assist unit (110), improved autorotation may be achieved without the need to increase the weight of the rotor (108).


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    Title :

    AUTOROTATIVE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM


    Additional title:

    SYSTEM ZUR VERBESSERUNG DER AUTOROTATION
    SYSTÈME D'AMÉLIORATION AUTOROTATIVE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2022-09-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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